Connect your students to a brilliant future
Brightspeed Business supports K-12 districts with dependable, right-sized connectivity designed to keep pace with evolving technologies, teaching models and student needs. As an expert E-Rate service provider, we help schools maximize their available funding by delivering broadband internet that keeps classrooms connected, supports hybrid learning and keeps instruction on track to drive academic achievement.
Connect your students to a brilliant future
Brightspeed Business supports K-12 districts with dependable, right-sized connectivity designed to keep pace with evolving technologies, teaching models and student needs. As an expert E-Rate service provider, we help schools maximize their available funding by delivering broadband internet that keeps classrooms connected, supports hybrid learning and keeps instruction on track to drive academic achievement.
Connect your students to a brilliant future
Brightspeed Business supports K-12 districts with dependable, right-sized connectivity designed to keep pace with evolving technologies, teaching models and student needs. As an expert E-Rate service provider, we help schools maximize their available funding by delivering broadband internet that keeps classrooms connected, supports hybrid learning and keeps instruction on track to drive academic achievement.
Navigating E-Rate Webinar: On-Demand Viewing
If you’re with a K-12 school or public library, watch this on-demand webinar to learn more about E-Rate funding and compliance for internet solutions.
Katie Bostick, Manager of Regulatory Compliance & Reporting for Federal & State Programs at Brightspeed provides an overview on discounted billing, USAC website and tracking tools, and the reimbursement process.
Tiffany Grover, Director, Enterprise and Strategic Accounts with GovSpend, provides historical insights into how many schools have been participating in the E-Rate program.
Navigating E-Rate Webinar: On-Demand Viewing
If you’re with a K-12 school or public library, watch this on-demand webinar to learn more about E-Rate funding and compliance for internet solutions.
Katie Bostick, Manager of Regulatory Compliance & Reporting for Federal & State Programs at Brightspeed provides an overview on discounted billing, USAC website and tracking tools, and the reimbursement process.
Tiffany Grover, Director, Enterprise and Strategic Accounts with GovSpend, provides historical insights into how many schools have been participating in the E-Rate program.
Navigating E-Rate Webinar: On-Demand Viewing
If you’re with a K-12 school or public library, watch this on-demand webinar to learn more about E-Rate funding and compliance for internet solutions.
Katie Bostick, Manager of Regulatory Compliance & Reporting for Federal & State Programs at Brightspeed provides an overview on discounted billing, USAC website and tracking tools, and the reimbursement process.
Tiffany Grover, Director, Enterprise and Strategic Accounts with GovSpend, provides historical insights into how many schools have been participating in the E-Rate program.
Solutions built to serve schools
Explore scalable connectivity designed for classrooms, campuses and administrative workflows.
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Networking solutions
High-speed connectivity and solutions to support complex working environments and help businesses accomplish what's important.
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Voice solutions
Flexible features and tools to help users stay connected and work without interruption.
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Dedicated Internet
Dedicated internet access that reliably delivers applications and data using our high performing network.
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Broadband Fiber
Ultra-fast internet access utilizing high-speed broadband fiber.
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Premium Fiber
Premium fiber is designed to put your business first, with unmatched speed, reliability and support.
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Ethernet
Securely link data centers, clouds, offices, VPNs, and LANs with dedicated, scalable, and cost-efficient Ethernet connections.
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Traditional Voice
Easily support your voice needs with services that connect you to your customer with single line or trunk access solutions.
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ISDN Services
An all-digital communications solution that enables the transmission of voice, data, and video at higher speeds with better quality than standard analog technology.
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Long Distance and International
Accelerate business communications and customer support with cost-effective, scalable phone services and routing.
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Toll Free
Toll Free services for domestic or international origination with enhanced features to route calls based on schedules or geography.
Networking solutions
High-speed connectivity and solutions to support complex working environments and help businesses accomplish what's important.
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Dedicated Internet
Dedicated internet access that reliably delivers applications and data using our high performing network.
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Broadband Fiber
Ultra-fast internet access utilizing high-speed broadband fiber.
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Premium Fiber
Premium fiber is designed to put your business first, with unmatched speed, reliability and support.
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Ethernet
Securely link data centers, clouds, offices, VPNs, and LANs with dedicated, scalable, and cost-efficient Ethernet connections.
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Traditional Voice
Easily support your voice needs with services that connect you to your customer with single line or trunk access solutions.
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ISDN Services
An all-digital communications solution that enables the transmission of voice, data, and video at higher speeds with better quality than standard analog technology.
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Long Distance and International
Accelerate business communications and customer support with cost-effective, scalable phone services and routing.
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Toll Free
Toll Free services for domestic or international origination with enhanced features to route calls based on schedules or geography.
Voice solutions
Flexible features and tools to help users stay connected and work without interruption.
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Dedicated Internet
Dedicated internet access that reliably delivers applications and data using our high performing network.
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Broadband Fiber
Ultra-fast internet access utilizing high-speed broadband fiber.
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Premium Fiber
Premium fiber is designed to put your business first, with unmatched speed, reliability and support.
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Ethernet
Securely link data centers, clouds, offices, VPNs, and LANs with dedicated, scalable, and cost-efficient Ethernet connections.
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Traditional Voice
Easily support your voice needs with services that connect you to your customer with single line or trunk access solutions.
-
ISDN Services
An all-digital communications solution that enables the transmission of voice, data, and video at higher speeds with better quality than standard analog technology.
-
Long Distance and International
Accelerate business communications and customer support with cost-effective, scalable phone services and routing.
-
Toll Free
Toll Free services for domestic or international origination with enhanced features to route calls based on schedules or geography.
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Dedicated Internet
Dedicated internet access that reliably delivers applications and data using our high performing network.
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Broadband Fiber
Ultra-fast internet access utilizing high-speed broadband fiber.
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Premium Fiber
Premium fiber is designed to put your business first, with unmatched speed, reliability and support.
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Ethernet
Securely link data centers, clouds, offices, VPNs, and LANs with dedicated, scalable, and cost-efficient Ethernet connections.
-
Traditional Voice
Easily support your voice needs with services that connect you to your customer with single line or trunk access solutions.
-
ISDN Services
An all-digital communications solution that enables the transmission of voice, data, and video at higher speeds with better quality than standard analog technology.
-
Long Distance and International
Accelerate business communications and customer support with cost-effective, scalable phone services and routing.
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Toll Free
Toll Free services for domestic or international origination with enhanced features to route calls based on schedules or geography.
What is E-Rate?
The E-Rate program ensures that schools and libraries across the U.S. are connected to information and resources through the internet.
Who is eligible?
Public or private schools (K-12), libraries, and groups of schools and libraries (districts/systems) can apply for discounts on eligible services.
How do I apply?
For help navigating the process, follow the steps to apply for E-Rate funding on the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) website. Click here to access a list of unique SPINs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is fiber internet a good fit for K-12 schools?
Brightspeed Business Fiber delivers the speed, reliability, and scalability schools need to support digital learning, hybrid instruction, online testing, and everyday classroom technology.
Brightspeed Business Fiber delivers the speed, reliability, and scalability schools need to support digital learning, hybrid instruction, online testing, and everyday classroom technology.
Brightspeed Business Fiber delivers the speed, reliability, and scalability schools need to support digital learning, hybrid instruction, online testing, and everyday classroom technology.
What type of connectivity solutions does Brightspeed offer?
Brightspeed provides networking and voice solutions including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Brightspeed Business and Premium Fiber, Metro Ethernet, private line, Voice+ with RingCentral, traditional voice, ISDN, long distance, and toll free services.
Brightspeed provides networking and voice solutions including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Brightspeed Business and Premium Fiber, Metro Ethernet, private line, Voice+ with RingCentral, traditional voice, ISDN, long distance, and toll free services.
Brightspeed provides networking and voice solutions including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Brightspeed Business and Premium Fiber, Metro Ethernet, private line, Voice+ with RingCentral, traditional voice, ISDN, long distance, and toll free services.
What's the difference between DIA, Business Fiber, and Premium Fiber?
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) is designed for schools that need dedicated, high-performance internet. Business Fiber is ideal for everyday learning and campus operations, and Premium Fiber offers enhanced performance, reliability, and support for schools with more bandwidth needs.
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) is designed for schools that need dedicated, high-performance internet. Business Fiber is ideal for everyday learning and campus operations, and Premium Fiber offers enhanced performance, reliability, and support for schools with more bandwidth needs.
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) is designed for schools that need dedicated, high-performance internet. Business Fiber is ideal for everyday learning and campus operations, and Premium Fiber offers enhanced performance, reliability, and support for schools with more bandwidth needs.
How can Brightspeed help schools maximize E-Rate funding?
As an experienced E-Rate service provider, Brightspeed helps schools maximize E-Rate funding with scalable broadband internet solutions that keep classrooms connected, support digital learning initiatives, and provide students and educators with reliable access to the technology they use every day.
As an experienced E-Rate service provider, Brightspeed helps schools maximize E-Rate funding with scalable broadband internet solutions that keep classrooms connected, support digital learning initiatives, and provide students and educators with reliable access to the technology they use every day.
As an experienced E-Rate service provider, Brightspeed helps schools maximize E-Rate funding with scalable broadband internet solutions that keep classrooms connected, support digital learning initiatives, and provide students and educators with reliable access to the technology they use every day.
Who is eligible for E-Rate funding?
Public and private K-12 schools, school districts, and libraries may qualify for E-Rate discounts on eligible internet and networking services.
Public and private K-12 schools, school districts, and libraries may qualify for E-Rate discounts on eligible internet and networking services.
Public and private K-12 schools, school districts, and libraries may qualify for E-Rate discounts on eligible internet and networking services.
Can Brightspeed help replace outdated school networks?
Yes. Brightspeed helps schools transition from aging voice and networking infrastructure to modern connectivity solutions that support today's classrooms and evolving technology needs
Yes. Brightspeed helps schools transition from aging voice and networking infrastructure to modern connectivity solutions that support today's classrooms and evolving technology needs
Yes. Brightspeed helps schools transition from aging voice and networking infrastructure to modern connectivity solutions that support today's classrooms and evolving technology needs
Can Brightspeed connect multiple school buildings?
Yes, Metro Ethernet and private line services connect classrooms, administrative offices, libraries, data centers, and other school buildings.
Yes, Metro Ethernet and private line services connect classrooms, administrative offices, libraries, data centers, and other school buildings.
Yes, Metro Ethernet and private line services connect classrooms, administrative offices, libraries, data centers, and other school buildings.
How can reliable internet improve student learning?
Reliable connectivity helps students access digital curriculum, participate in online learning, collaborate with teachers, and use classroom technology without interruption
Reliable connectivity helps students access digital curriculum, participate in online learning, collaborate with teachers, and use classroom technology without interruption
Reliable connectivity helps students access digital curriculum, participate in online learning, collaborate with teachers, and use classroom technology without interruption
Can Brightspeed support growing technology needs in schools?
Yes. Brightspeed provides right-sized, scalable connectivity designed to keep pace with evolving technologies, teaching models, and student needs
Yes. Brightspeed provides right-sized, scalable connectivity designed to keep pace with evolving technologies, teaching models, and student needs
Yes. Brightspeed provides right-sized, scalable connectivity designed to keep pace with evolving technologies, teaching models, and student needs
How do schools get started with Brightspeed?
Fill out the Brightspeed Business Contact form and a specialist will follow up to discuss connectivity needs, E-Rate eligibility, and available networking and voice solutions.
Fill out the Brightspeed Business Contact form and a specialist will follow up to discuss connectivity needs, E-Rate eligibility, and available networking and voice solutions.
Fill out the Brightspeed Business Contact form and a specialist will follow up to discuss connectivity needs, E-Rate eligibility, and available networking and voice solutions.
*Limited availability and areas; subject to change. New Brightspeed customers only who purchase a Brightspeed Business Fiber or Premium Fiber 2 Gig or higher plan with one (1) year commitment for Premium Fiber, or a business 2 Gig or higher fiber plan with Complete Suite (Brightspeed Voice+ with RingCentral (minimum of 2 Seats per Service Location)) with two (2) year commitment. Plans subject to early termination fees. Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charge for the fiber service and is provided as a bill credit during the first two billing cycles. No cash value; non-transferable and non-refundable. Fiber plan rates applicable at time of order apply after promotional period. Taxes, fees, discounts, and charges for equipment and optional or additional services excluded. Offer valid 07/06/2026-09/30/2026.
*Limited availability and areas; subject to change. New Brightspeed customers only who purchase a Brightspeed Business Fiber or Premium Fiber 2 Gig or higher plan with one (1) year commitment for Premium Fiber, or a business 2 Gig or higher fiber plan with Complete Suite (Brightspeed Voice+ with RingCentral (minimum of 2 Seats per Service Location)) with two (2) year commitment. Plans subject to early termination fees. Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charge for the fiber service and is provided as a bill credit during the first two billing cycles. No cash value; non-transferable and non-refundable. Fiber plan rates applicable at time of order apply after promotional period. Taxes, fees, discounts, and charges for equipment and optional or additional services excluded. Offer valid 07/06/2026-09/30/2026.
*Limited availability and areas; subject to change. New Brightspeed customers only who purchase a Brightspeed Business Fiber or Premium Fiber 2 Gig or higher plan with one (1) year commitment for Premium Fiber, or a business 2 Gig or higher fiber plan with Complete Suite (Brightspeed Voice+ with RingCentral (minimum of 2 Seats per Service Location)) with two (2) year commitment. Plans subject to early termination fees. Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charge for the fiber service and is provided as a bill credit during the first two billing cycles. No cash value; non-transferable and non-refundable. Fiber plan rates applicable at time of order apply after promotional period. Taxes, fees, discounts, and charges for equipment and optional or additional services excluded. Offer valid 07/06/2026-09/30/2026.
